The document provides an overview of lyric poetry, defining it as a form of self-expression that evokes emotions and does not necessarily tell a story. Lyric poetry originates from the Latin word 'lyricus' and was meant to be set to music, often using sensory language. It includes various types such as songs, sonnets, elegies, and haikus, and concludes with an activity encouraging the composition of a personal lyric poem.

1. LYRIC
POETRY
Elt8- teaching and assessment of
literature
Prepared by: Mr. Marco T. Santos, LPT

2. What is a poem?
■ A poem is a composition that uses words
to evoke emotions in an imaginative way.
Although poetry is a form of self-
expression that knows no bounds, it can
be safely divided into three main genres:
– Lyric Poetry
– Narrative Poetry
– Dramatic Poetry

4. Lyric Poetry
■ Lyric Poetry uses song-like and emotional
words to describe a moment, an object, a
feeling, or a person.
■ Lyric poems do not necessarily tell a story but
focus on the poet’s personal state of mind.
■ They use sensory language to set the scene
and inspire emotions in the reader

5. Etymology and definition
1. Latin word --- Lyricus --- “of the
lyre”
2. Lyric poetry was originally intended
to be set to music, accompanied by
a musical instrument called a lyre,
which resembles a small harp.
3. In this type of poetry, the writer uses
words that express his or her state
of mind, perceptions, and feelings,

6. Small Harp

7. Some Types of lyric poetry
1. Song
2. Sonnet
3. Elegy
4. Haiku

8. Song – Expression of a poet’s
personal emotions meant to be
sung.

9. Sonnet- A descriptive fourteen-
line poem with a specific rhyme
scheme.

10. Elegy - A reflective poem to
honor the dead.

11. Haiku- A seventeen-
syllable poem that uses
natural imagery to express an
emotion

12. Jessie-J
Singer-
composer of
“who you
are”

13. Who You are
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_D7nLeUphU

14. Sometimes, the things that we write are
reflections of our experiences.

15. Reflect

16. Activity:
Directions: Compose a three-
stanza lyric poem that deals
with what you are feeling AT
THE MOMENT.